Future uncertain for world’s largest herd of rare breed

The world’s largest recognised herd of Caspian horses could be in jeopardy if sponsors cannot be found to ensure its future.

The Sirhowy Stud, based in Farnham, Surrey is home to 50 of the rare breed, which was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Iran in 1975.

Following the closure of the UK’s two other main Caspian studs five years ago, Sirhowy is now the UK’s largest herd, holding more than a third of the total stock of the ancient breed in this country. It is also the only herd in the world to have all 28 bloodlines discovered by zoologist Louise Firouz.

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Article written by: Sarah Radford